Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-04-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3187 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday Ninety-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. Senator Salo was excused from a call of the Senate after 12:30 p.m. today. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Rich Zimmerman of the Chapel by the Lake Church. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. God of Peace and Hope: What an encouragement it has been to see this process of government carried out day by day. We see people who care enough about our state to get involved. We see this Senate tackling tough issues and giving their all to find solutions that help people. And yet, even as we rejoice in the hope that this process brings, we remember that there are many people in this state who suffer right now, even as we pray. There are some who suffer anxiety because of lack of work. Some are in distress through mental illness. Some are feeling hopeless because they are trapped in cycles of substance abuse. Some are victims of crime. Some are facing serious illness. Some are caught in situations of domestic abuse and violence. Some are locked in penitentiaries and are in despair due to the weight of the guilt of their crimes. Some have recently buried loved ones. Some are just simply lonely. 3187 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3188 Many of these problems are beyond our ability to effect change, O God. We lift these neighbors to Your care, asking that Your peace and hope would make a difference in their situations. And may the laws enacted in this session of the legislature do good to those who need help. May the efforts of our government lift burdens from all people, encourage those who are faltering, and give hope to the hopeless. I thank You for the opportunity given to me this week to observe this process and to lift before You these concerns in prayer. Bless this body with great progress today as they complete another week of work. Grant them rest and renewal over the weekend. Bring them back together again next week with a renewed sense of purpose and a determination to seek the very best for this state. And be with them throughout this legislative session, blessing them until their labors are complete. Amen. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninety-fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3189 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 216 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 216 An Act relating to fees or assessment of costs for certain services provided by state government, including hearing costs related to the real estate surety fund; fees for authorization to operate a postsecondary educational institution or for an agent's permit to perform services for a postsecondary educational institution; administrative fees for self-insurers in workers' compensation; business license fees; fees for activities related to coastal zone management, training relating to emergency management response, regulation of pesticides and broadcast chemicals, and subdivision plans for sewage waste disposal or treatment; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(L&C), entitled: An Act relating to fees or assessment of costs for certain services provided by state government, including hearing costs related to the real estate surety fund, fees for authorization to operate a postsecondary educational institution or for an agent's permit to perform services for a postsecondary educational institution, administrative fees for self-insurers in workers' compensation, business license fees, fees for training relating to management of hazardous substances and emergency management response, and fees for regulation of pesticides and broadcast chemicals; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous fiscal notes apply. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3190 SB 284 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (page 3149) for the Resources Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 284 An Act relating to the four dam pool transfer fund and the power development fund. published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. SB 315 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 315 An Act relating to procurement by the Alaska Railroad Corporation and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 315(TRA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Lincoln. Signing do pass: Senators Taylor, Green. Zero fiscal notes for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Alaska Railroad Corporation. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HCR 29 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29(TRA) am Providing for a contest among the elementary school students of Alaska to name the new ferry of the Alaska marine highway system. Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Green, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senator Lincoln. Previous House zero fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee HCR 32 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Establishing YUKLA 27 Remembrance Day. Signing do pass: Senator Sharp, Chair, Senators Leman, Phillips, Donley. Previous House zero fiscal note. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3191 HCR 32 The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 60 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 60(HES) An Act relating to impairment rating guides used in evaluation of certain workers' compensation claims. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Torgerson. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 210 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(STA) am An Act relating to issuance of motor vehicle registrations and titles, and to licenses and permits to operate a motor vehicle and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(TRA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Lincoln. Signing do pass: Senators Taylor, Green. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 211 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 211(FIN) An Act relating to voter registration and to state election administration. Signing do pass: Senator Sharp, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Leman, Phillips. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3192 HB 359 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 359(JUD) am An Act relating to the appointment and confirmation process for members of certain boards, commissions, and similar bodies; relating to terms of certain appointees; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 359(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous House zero fiscal note applies. The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 450 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 450(FIN) An Act relating to trademarks; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SCR 27 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 335, relating to the Big Game Commercial Services Board and the occupations regulated by the board. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The resolution is on today's calendar. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3193 SB 186 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 186 An Act relating to partnerships; amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 20 and 24; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Duncan, Pearce, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 244 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 244 An Act relating to state foundation aid and supplementary state aid for education; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Duncan, Pearce. Signing do not pass: Senator Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 307 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 307 An Act authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to exchange with the federal government state land within, and adjoining, Dude Creek Critical Habitat Area for federal land adjacent to Fall Creek; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Duncan, Pearce, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 316 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 316 An Act relating to the use of the terms `health' and `disability' in the context of insurance coverage. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 321 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 321 An Act relating to civil commitment of a criminal defendant who is found to be mentally incompetent. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp. Fiscal note published today from Alaska Court System. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3194 SB 321 The bill is on today's calendar. HJR 54 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) am Encouraging the lessees of Alaska's vast North Slope natural gas reserves to reach agreement to market gas, expressing the legislature's support for an Alaska North Slope (ANS) gas transmission pipeline, and requesting the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Alaska to publicly support and take action that will help expedite the construction of that system. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp. The resolution is on today's calendar. HB 335 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(RES)(title am) An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; eliminating the requirement for a commercial use permit and for payment of commercial use permit fees; amending the membership of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to the qualifications for an assistant guide- outfitter license; eliminating the requirement for testing of assistant guide-outfitters; providing for additional licensing requirements for transporters; eliminating the requirement for prior approval to enter or remain on state and federal land; eliminating the requirement to register base camps; amending the definition of `big game commercial services'; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on today's calendar. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3195 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 An Act relating to partnerships; amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 20 and 24; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2772. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 186(L&C) An Act relating to partnerships; and providing for an effective date was adopted and read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 186(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 186(L&C) An Act relating to partnerships; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 186(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Ellis, Rieger and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 186(L&C) passed the Senate. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3196 SB 186 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kelly gave notice of reconsideration. SB 244 SENATE BILL NO. 244 An Act relating to state foundation aid and supplementary state aid for education; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 244 be placed at the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 307 SENATE BILL NO. 307 An Act authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to exchange with the federal government state land within, and adjoining, Dude Creek Critical Habitat Area for federal land adjacent to Fall Creek; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3110. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 307(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 307(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 307(FIN) An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources to exchange with the federal government state land within, and adjoining, Dude Creek Critical Habitat Area for federal land adjacent to Fall Creek; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3197 SB 307 CSSB 307(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 307(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 316 SENATE BILL NO. 316 An Act relating to the use of the terms `health' and `disability' in the context of insurance coverage was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 316 was read the third time. Senators Rieger, Kelly offered Title Amendment No. 1: Page 1, lines 1 and 2: Delete An Act relating to the use of the terms `health' and `disability' in the context of insurance coverage. Insert An Act changing the term `disability' to `health' in the context of insurance coverage. Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Title Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3198 SB 316 The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 316(title am) An Act changing the term `disability' to `health' in the context of insurance coverage pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 316(title am) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Excused: Salo Absent: Frank, Torgerson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 316(title am) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 321 SENATE BILL NO. 321 An Act relating to civil commitment of a criminal defendant who is found to be mentally incompetent was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 321 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 321 An Act relating to civil commitment of a criminal defendant who is found to be mentally incompetent pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3199 SB 321 SB 321 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Hoffman Excused: Salo and so, SENATE BILL NO. 321 passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 27 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 335, relating to the Big Game Commercial Services Board and the occupations regulated by the board, was read the second time and was before the Senate. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 1:15 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:51 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 1:26 p.m. President Pearce called the Senate. President Pearce lifted the call. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3200 SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED SCR 27 The question being: Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 335, relating to the Big Game Commercial Services Board and the occupations regulated by the board, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 27 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Duncan, Ellis Excused: Salo and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 335 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(RES)(title am) An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; eliminating the requirement for a commercial use permit and for payment of commercial use permit fees; amending the membership of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to the qualifications for an assistant guide-outfitter license; eliminating the 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3201 HB 335 requirement for testing of assistant guide-outfitters; providing for additional licensing requirements for transporters; eliminating the requirement for prior approval to enter or remain on state and federal land; eliminating the requirement to register base camps; amending the definition of `big game commercial services'; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3152. Senator Lincoln objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(FIN) An Act relating to big game guides and transporters; and providing for an effective date (Title change authorized by SCR 27) was adopted and read the second time. Senators Duncan, Donley, Ellis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 21, line 5: Delete Sec. 10 in its entirety. Renumber Sections Accordingly. Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Halford objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 335(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3202 HB 335 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(FIN) An Act relating to big game guides and transporters; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 335(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Duncan, Ellis Excused: Salo and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 280 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 280(FIN) am An Act relating to municipalities; the incorporation of certain boroughs in the unorganized borough; the formation of separate unorganized boroughs; and to taxation in the unorganized boroughs was read the third time. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3203 SB 280 Senator Adams moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, line 25, following "in": Insert "each city or community with a population of at least 500 in" Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Torgerson objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 280(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 280(FIN) am An Act relating to municipalities; the incorporation of certain boroughs in the unorganized borough; the formation of separate unorganized boroughs; and to taxation in the unorganized boroughs pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 280(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 280(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3204 SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 54 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) am Encouraging the lessees of Alaska's vast North Slope natural gas reserves to reach agreement to market gas, expressing the legislature's support for an Alaska North Slope (ANS) gas transmission pipeline, and requesting the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Alaska to publicly support and take action that will help expedite the construction of that system, was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3150. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) was adopted and read the second time. Senators Rieger, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) Encouraging the lessees of Alaska's vast North Slope natural gas reserves to reach agreement to market gas, expressing the legislature's support for an Alaska North Slope (ANS) gas transmission pipeline, and requesting the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Alaska to publicly support and take action that will help expedite the construction of that system, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3205 HJR 54 SCS CSHJR 54(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 253 Senator Kelly requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 253(FIN) An Act relating to insurance coverage for costs of prostate cancer or cervical cancer detection be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 253(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 253(FIN) An Act relating to insurance coverage for costs of prostate cancer or cervical cancer detection pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3206 SB 253 CSSB 253(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Green Excused: Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 253(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 247 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(RLS) An Act restricting the use of certain funds deposited in the fish and game fund; amending Rules 79(b) and 82(b)(2), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of fish and game; and providing for an effective date be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(RLS) was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Sharp moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Donley, Sharp offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, after line 12: Insert a new subparagraph to read: "(D) conservative management of sport fish stocks for high quality recreational fisheries, including catch and release fisheries and trophy fisheries;" Reletter the following subparagraphs accordingly. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3207 SB 247 Page 4, line 2, after "tags;" Insert a new subparagraph to read: "(D) conservative management of sport fish stocks for high quality recreational fisheries, including catch and release fisheries and trophy fisheries;" Reletter the following subparagraph accordingly. Senator Sharp called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator Sharp moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(RLS) am was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(RLS) am An Act restricting the use of certain funds deposited in the fish and game fund; amending Rules 79(b) and 82(b)(2), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of fish and game; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 247(RLS) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, R.Phillips, Rieger, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(RLS) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3208 SB 247 Senator Halford moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 247(RLS) am Effective Date Vote YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, the effective date clause failed. Senator Halford moved for the adoption of the Court Rule changes. The question being: Shall the Court Rule changes be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 247(RLS) am(efd fld) Adopt Court Rule Changes? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Rieger, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, the Court Rule changes failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(RLS) am(efd fld)(ct rule fld) was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3209 SB 64 Senator Miller requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am An Act relating to the sale of the Alaska Railroad; and providing for an effective date be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64 (FIN) am be held to the April 15 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. CITATIONS Honoring - Soroptimist International of Anchorage 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Porter Senator(s) Donley, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Phillips, Zharoff, Ellis, Sharp, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Rieger, Lincoln Honoring - George and Peggy Brown for the Lucky Wishbone 40th Anniversary Representative(s) Porter Senator(s) Donley, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Phillips, Zharoff, Ellis, Sharp, Lincoln, Taylor, Kelly, Halford, Leman, Rieger Honoring - Steve Ginnis, II Senator(s) Lincoln, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Sharp, Taylor, Kelly, Leman, Rieger Representative(s) Nicholia Honoring - Lieutenant William L. Gaither Representative(s) Sanders Senator(s) Donley, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Sharp, Lincoln, Taylor, Kelly, Halford, Leman Honoring - Police Officer Matthew R. Bloodgood Representative(s) Sanders Senator(s) Donley, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Sharp, Lincoln, Taylor, Kelly, Halford, Leman 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3210 Honoring - Police Officer Terrance Smith Representative(s) Sanders Senator(s) Donley, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Sharp, Lincoln, Taylor, Kelly, Halford, Leman Honoring - Abbey Brantley, Outstanding Service Access Alaska Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Frank, Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Lincoln, Taylor, Kelly, Donley, Leman In Memoriam - Mary Siah Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Frank, Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Lincoln, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Joe Fejes Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Frank, Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Taylor, Kelly, Lincoln, Halford Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING SB 244 SENATE BILL NO. 244 An Act relating to state foundation aid and supplementary state aid for education; and providing for an effective date which had been placed at the bottom of today's calendar (page 3196) was before the Senate in second reading. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3148. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3211 SB 244 Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, after "to": Insert "transportation of public school students; relating to" Page 1, after line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 14.09.010(b) is amended to read: (b) Each school district mentioned in (a)(1) of this section is entitled to receive reimbursement from the state for the operation of the transportation system on a unit cost basis determined by the department. In determining a school district's amount of eligible transportation reimbursement under this subsection, the department shall provide the same level of reimbursement for transportation provided on a motor vehicle owned by the school district as for transportation provided on a motor vehicle operated under a contract with the school district." Page 1, line 4: Delete "* Section 1." Insert "* Sec. 2." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 24: Delete "Sections 1 - 3" Insert "Sections 2 - 4" Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3212 SB 244 CSSB 244(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Taylor Nays: Adams, Duncan, Frank, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Sharp, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, after line 16: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 14.17.250(4) is amended to read: (4) "eligible federal impact aid" for a fiscal year means the amount of federal aid received by the district as of March 1 of the fiscal year as payment for its entitlement for the application submitted during the preceding fiscal year, including advance payments, and adjustments received since March1 of the preceding fiscal year from prior year applications, under 20 U.S.C. 7701 - 7714 ª20 U.S.C. 237-239 (P.L. 81-874, SECS. 2-4)ß, as amended, except payments received under 20 U.S.C. 7703(f)(2)(B) or payments received for children receiving preschool education ª20 U.S.C. 238(d)(3)(B)(ii) (P.L. 81- 874, SEC. 3(d)(2)(B)(ii))ß, to the extent the state may consider that aid as local resources under that Act and the regulations adopted under it;" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3213 SB 244 Page 2, line 24: Delete "Sections 1 - 3" Insert "Sections 1, 2, and 4" Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Miller objected. President Pearce called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Zharoff offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 2, following line 16: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 14.17.031(a) is amended to read: (a) The department shall adopt regulations defining funding communities within each district that reflect geographic and attendance area factors. For the purpose of determining instructional units, students are counted in the district and the funding community from which they receive educational services. The total number of instructional units in a school district is the sum of the following units for each funding community within the district, as determined by the department: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3214 SB 244 (1) the number of units for elementary and secondary students determined under AS14.17.041 [AS14.17.041(a) OR (b)ß; (2) the number of units for vocational education determined under AS14.17.043; (3) the number of units for special education determined under AS14.17.045; and (4) the number of units for bilingual education determined under AS14.17.047. * Sec. 4. AS 14.17.041 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (e) For districts that consist of one funding community with an ADM of 900 or less, the elementary and secondary instructional units determined under (a) or (b) of this section are increased by multiplying those units by the percentage set out in the following table: ADM Percentage 1 - 250 12 251 - 525 8 526 - 900 6" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 24: Delete "Sections 1 - 3" Insert "Sections 1 - 5" Senator Zharoff moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Halford objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3215 SB 244 CSSB 244(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 1, line 1, after "to": Insert "school construction grants; relating to" Page 1, after line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS14.11.013(a) is amended to read: (a) With regard to projects for which grants are requested under AS14.11.011, the department shall (1) annually review the six-year plans submitted by each district under AS14.11.011(b) and recommend to the board a revised and updated six-year capital improvement project grant schedule that serves the best interests of the state and each district; in recommending projects for this schedule, the department shall verify that each proposed project meets the criteria established under AS14.11.014(b) and qualifies as a project required to (A) avert imminent danger or correct life-threatening situations; (B) house students who would otherwise be unhoused; for purposes of this subparagraph, students are considered unhoused if the students attend school in temporary facilities and the district has a population greater than 10,000; 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3216 SB 244 (C) protect the structure of existing school facilities; (D) correct building code deficiencies that require major repair or rehabilitation in order for the facility to continue to be used for the educational program; (E) achieve an operating cost savings; (F) modify or rehabilitate facilities for the purpose of improving the instructional program; (G) meet an educational need not specified in (A) - (F) of this paragraph, identified by the department; (2) prepare an estimate of the amount of money needed to finance each project; (3) provide to the governor, by November 1, and to the legislature within the first 10 days of each regular legislative session, a revised and updated six-year capital improvement project grant schedule, together with a proposed schedule of appropriations." Page 1, line 4: Delete "* Section 1." Insert "* Sec. 2." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 24: Delete "Sections 1 - 3" Insert "Sections 2 - 4" Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3217 SB 244 CSSB 244(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Frank, Hoffman, Lincoln, Sharp, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. Senator Duncan announced a minority caucus upon recess. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess for the purpose of a majority caucus. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 3:02 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 3:41 p.m. SB 244 Amendment No. 5 was not offered. Senator Adams called the Senate. Senator Adams lifted the call. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am was read the third time. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3218 SB 244 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am An Act relating to school construction grants; relating to state foundation aid and supplementary state aid for education; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Zharoff Nays: Halford, Kelly, Leman, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Salo Pearce changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Halford moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Effective Date Vote YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Phillips gave notice of reconsideration. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3219 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 29 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29(FIN) am Objecting to the Department of Administration's settlement with certain employees of the Alaska marine highway system, was not taken up this legislative day and the resolution was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 263 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 263(JUD) An Act relating to copyright licensing and royalties; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS In Memoriam - Clayton Doc Polley Representative(s) Robinson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Zharoff, Pearce, Miller, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Halford, Sharp, Green, Frank, Rieger, Hoffman, Lincoln, Adams, Torgerson Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3220 ENGROSSMENT SCR 29 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29(FIN) am Objecting to the Department of Administration's settlement with certain employees of the Alaska marine highway system, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 247 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(RLS) am(efd fld)(ct rule fld) An Act restricting the use of certain funds deposited in the fish and game fund; and relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of fish and game was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 253 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 253(FIN) An Act relating to insurance coverage for costs of prostate cancer or cervical cancer detection was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 263 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 263(JUD) An Act relating to copyright licensing and royalties; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 307 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 307(FIN) An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources to exchange with the federal government state land within, and adjoining, Dude Creek Critical Habitat Area for federal land adjacent to Fall Creek; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 316 SENATE BILL NO. 316(title am) An Act changing the term `disability' to `health' in the context of insurance coverage was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3221 HJR 54 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) Encouraging the lessees of Alaska's vast North Slope natural gas reserves to reach agreement to market gas, expressing the legislature's support for an Alaska North Slope (ANS) gas transmission pipeline, and requesting the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Alaska to publicly support and take action that will help expedite the construction of that system, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 p.m., April 15, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 4:03 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1996 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3222 ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICE - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. + indicates teleconference STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 12 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 15 MONDAY 1:30 PM + HB 474VIOLATIONS OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 17 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 322DISTRIBUTION OF NATIONAL FOREST INCOME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 12 FRIDAY 9:00 AM HB 412APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET SB 98PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT SB 229STATE TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SB 320NEW SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE FOR DILLINGHAM HJR 5LIMITING TERMS OF STATE LEGISLATORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 12 FRIDAY 4:10 PM CONTINUATION OF 9:00 AM MEETING 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3223 FINANCE CONTINUED APR 13 SATURDAY 9:00 AM HB 412APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET SB 70PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM SB 98PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT HB 413APPROPRIATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 15 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 287UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS SB 301POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 16 TUESDAY 8:00 AM SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CAPITAL BUDGET: AHFC CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS APR 16 TUESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 17 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 191ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 275STATE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES & PROCEDURES SB 283DOCUMENT FILING, INDEXING, & RECORDING SB 284FOUR DAM POOL & POWER DEVELOPMENT FUND BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 18 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 466ADAK REUSE AUTHORITY SB 314RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OWNERSHIP <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 19 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 70PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM SB 318NORTH STAR OIL & GAS LEASE AMENDMENT <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3224 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 12 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + HB 216EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 15 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 30SCHOOL DRESS CODES HB 480PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 93TEACHER DUTY-FREE MEALTIME HB 339TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RTS OF PRISONERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 17 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 19 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 12 FRIDAY 4:05 PM + SB 264LIMIT SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE + HB 314VIOLATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS <BILL POSTPONED TO 4/15) + SJR 13RATIFYING FED BALANCED-BUDGET AMENDMENT + HB 341TAX APPEALS/ASSESSMENT/LEVY/COLLECTION + HB 387JUVENILE CODE REVISION APR 15 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 191ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM HB 18STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS:POLICE/CORONERS SB 296NURSING HOME & ASSTD LIVING EMPLOYEES HB 314VIOLATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS (BILL HELD OVER FROM 4/12 MEETING) APR 17 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3225 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 16 TUESDAY 1:30 PM HB 457UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF OCCUPATION HB 428LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HB 497CHIROPRACTIC PEER REVIEW BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 18 THURSDAY 1:30 PM HB 405BD OF OPTOMETRISTS; OPTICIANS HB 432VETERINARY LICENSING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 12 FRIDAY 4:10 PM WORK SESSION ON BELOW BILLS + HB 547MORATORIUM ON S.E. DIVE FISHERIES + HB 447PROTECT ACCESS FOR TRADIT'NL OUTDOOR USES + HB 265EXPORT OF DUNGENESS CRAB BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: + SB 285DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MANAGMNT & ASSESSMT HB 59RAFFLE OR AUCTION OF BIG GAME PERMITS HB 329RESTITUTION FOR CERTAIN GAME VIOLATIONS HEARING ON ABOVE BILLS WILL CONTINUE SATURDAY MORNING AT 10:00 A.M. APR 13 SATURDAY 10:00 AM CONTINUATION OF 4/12/96 MEETING HB 547MORATORIUM ON S.E. DIVE FISHERIES HB 447PROTECT ACCESS FOR TRADIT'NL OUTDOOR USES HB 265EXPORT OF DUNGENESS CRAB SB 285DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MANAGMNT & ASSESSMT HB 59RAFFLE OR AUCTION OF BIG GAME PERMITS HB 329RESTITUTION FOR CERTAIN GAME VIOLATIONS APR 13 SATURDAY 2:00 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- + SB 318NORTH STAR OIL & GAS LEASE AMENDMENT (CONTINUATION OF APRIL 11, 1996 HEARING) 1996-04-12 Senate Journal Page 3226 RESOURCES CONTINUED APR 15 MONDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SB 180VALUE-ADDED TIMBER SALES; MARKETING <IF NECESSARY> + SB 318NORTH STAR OIL & GAS LEASE AMENDMENT APR 17 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + ALASKA OIL & GAS CONSERVATION COMM. CONFIRMATION HEARING: J. DAVID NORTON + HB 325NO. SLOPE HEAVY OIL ROYALTY MODIFICATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 19 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + BOARD OF GAME CONFIRMATION HEARINGS + HB 388OIL & GAS LEASING; BEST INT. 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